POPEYE'S #815.
3204 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 23 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 232026PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122026FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WITH A DAMAGED LID. THE LID ON THE FAR LEFT OF THE RECEPTABLE HAVE A DENT AND NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST AND SO THE LID CAN PROPERLY CLOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/11/2025, REPORT #2628379. #55: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS, MISSING WALL BASES IN LOCKER AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #57: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
DEC 112025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDERSIDES OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING,REAR OF MENU BOARD & WIRES,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING RACK,UNUSED 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS TILES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS,MISSING WALL BASES IN LOCKER AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 112024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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MAR 72024FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTIATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
5-205.11 OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A FOOD CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BASIN. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (95F) AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM (RANGING FROM 83.8F-86F) DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
4-501.114 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING AND 0 PPM OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
7-202.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HANGING "HOT SHOT INSECT KILLING" DEVICES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES OR TOXINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT; AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS ONLY REACHING 96F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 110F AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, BY THE TIME THE AREA SUPERVISOR ARRIVED, ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
5-501.15 OBSERVED THAT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WAS NOT MAINTAINED, WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GARBAGE SCATTERED ON THE GROUND AREA SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND NEVER ALLOW THE GARBAGE TO ACCUMULATE ON THE GROUND AREA SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING UNITS, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.114 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING DIRTY DISHES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A PERSON ON DUTY THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A PERSON ON DUTY THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE BEING PLACED BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PLACE ANY PEST DEVICES, ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PEST DEVICES.
5-204.12 OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE AIR GAP PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST A 6 INCH AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING UNITS, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FOOD PREP. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
JAN 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVES AT 12:05 PM
2-301.14 OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS SOILED WITH MASHED POTATOES IN FRONT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TURN ON WATER SPOUT AT SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AND RINSE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE THEN PROCEEDS TO PACKAGE OTHER FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING THEIR HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF THEIR ARMS DURING FOOD PREPARATION, AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY, TO REMOVE SOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK ONLY ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
JAN 192023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
5-402.13 OBSERVED SEWAGE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED. SEWAGE MUST BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL AND MAINTAINED THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY SERVICED BY PLUMBER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
5-501.113(B) OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED - COS
JAN 172023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12 (A)FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS THE HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AT 63.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2569401 ON 1/09/23: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 92023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN AT 126F AT TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA/ MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2561409 ON 7/28/22: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD, AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUL 252022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER BOOSTER ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND SHUT OFF WATER VALVE DURING THE INSPECTION WHICH CEASED THE WATER LEAK.
5-501.15 OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS OR REPLACE ENTIRE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUL 192022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 103F FOR THE FINAL RINSE (PER GAUGE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT 180F AT ALL TIMES. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A BUCKET OF ICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 1 LB OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS USE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER BOOSTER ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED A CONSTANT WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING LEAKING INTO GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
5-501.15 OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS OR REPLACE ENTIRE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEANS AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
DEC 22020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR HANDLES, PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING. 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE REAR BY THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCIES.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
4-501.112 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY, THE FINAL RINSE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS ONLY 152F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 180F FOR FINAL RINSE AT ALL TIMES.HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR HANDLES, PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ALL OF THE SINKS IN THE FACILITY, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED BETWEEN 64F-71F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE SINKS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCIES.
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE REAR BY THE DISH MACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED HOLES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY A MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010(B).
JUN 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
4-302.13(B) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 142019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES FROM REPORT #2222407 DATE 9/14/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 12/14/2018, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, FROM REPORT #2222407 DATE 9/14/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 12/14/2018, PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE CHICKEN PREP STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CHICKEN PREP TABLES ETC.
4-302.13(B)OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL LOOSE, NOT STEADY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#2222407 DATE 9/14/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 12/14/2018. VIOLATION#55CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS ENCRUSTED IN FLOUR IN FLOOR GROUT. FLOOR IS STILL ENCRUSTED IN FLOUR AND THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. #58 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
SEP 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS OF ENCRUSTED FLOUR IN FLOOR GROUT.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
APR 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING AT THE PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 175F ACCORDING TO THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OCT 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK UNIT (FLOUR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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